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What's On: Weekday Planner

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Music

Jane Birkin, British actor/singer from Paris, interprets songs of Serge Gainsbourg, Tom Waits, Paolo Conte and others at a show with Robert Scott, Mon. 8 p.m. ($47-$57 at 416-870-8000). Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave.

Buckwheat Zydeco plays two sets of zydeco music at a 19+ show tonight; doors open 9 p.m. ($20 at S416-870-8000). Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic play a 19+ show Mon. 8 p.m. ($42.50 at 416-870-8000). The Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St.

Matt Costa is joined by opening act Johnathan Rice for a show Wed. 9 p.m. ($18.50 at 416-870-8000). The Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St.

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts free concert series has young artists from the COC Ensemble Studio with a "Czech Program" today at noon; UofT's Opera Division presents "Spotlight on Handel," showcasing its upcoming production of Ariodante, Tues. at noon. 145 Queen St. W.

The Second City presents Go Ahead, Make My Monday, a revue of some of the best scenes of the past plus improvisation, Mon. 8 p.m. ($12 at 416-343-0011); it's followed by The Workshop with Bruce Hunter directing a cast of Second City alumni and others in long-form improvisation. Mon. (PWYC). 51 Mercer St.

Book into Film: The Englishman's Boy offers a preview of the upcoming mini-series based on the novel by Guy Vanderhaeghe, followed by a discussion with the executive producer and actors Nicholas Campbell, Ted Dykstra and Michael Eisner. Part of the Keep Toronto Reading initiative; Tues. 6:30 p.m. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. www.keeptorontoreading.ca

The Underdog Show is a new variety show offering performers a place to test new material or new performance art in front of an audience. This month's edition has Anand Rajaram, Carolyn Bennett, Corie Harnett, Tim Holland, John Wojewoda and Rory O'Neill with host Marissa Gregoris. Wed. 9:30 p.m. ($10 sugg.). Cameron House, 408 Queen St. W.

UofT Bookstore Reading Series presents John Richardson with A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932, Tues. 7 p.m. ($5 at 416-640-5836); Dr. Gabor Maté is there with Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Wed. 7:30 p.m. (free). Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.

York University's Women of Canadian Dance Speaker Series at presents Santee Smith with a lecture/demonstration about her work and development as a dance artist. Tues. at noon (free); Claudia Moore's MOonhORsE Dance Theatre presents Older & Reckless, Wed. 5 p.m. (free). McLean Performance Studio — Accolade East, 4700 Keele St. Info: 416-736-5137.

Black History Month at Toronto Reference Library is marked with two exhibits, running to Mar. 2. "A Glimpse of Black Life in Victorian Toronto, 1850-1860" chronicles the contributions of the Black community to the development of the city. "The Black Press in Canada West" looks some of the early publications of Ontario and the contributions they made to the Black community and society as a whole. 789 Yonge St. W.

Black History Month at the ROM is celebrated with the exhibits "The Ontario Bicentenary Exhibit: The Act to Abolish the British Slave Trade" and "Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada." Both exhibits run to Feb. 29. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. www.rom.on.ca

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes visitors on a chronological journey through life on the historic, ill-fated vessel. Recreations include a first class stateroom, third class cabins and the ship's boiler room. Featuring over 250 items recovered from the wreckage, the exhibition is on display to Mar. 16, with various related events throughout the run. (Ticketed event includes regular admission: $29.50/$23.50/$19.50). Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca

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